I SPY: Handmade Edition {and DIY leather feather earrings}

Eye SPY: Handmade Edition

Show me all things handmade.

Be creative.

Crafts you have been working on,

gifts, home decor, etsy finds.

So long as its handmade,

it's perfect for this link party.

Also, note that I keep the link party open for a week

so you have plenty of time to take your pictures and link up.

Click HERE, to get caught up on I SPY.

And here are my handmades.

I SPY my latest "handmade" project,

Leather Feather Earrings

{say that 3 times fast}

And for those of you who want to know how to make these bad boys for yourself, here is a little tutorial.

1) Leather scraps, available at Joann's

2) Fabric scissors

3) Fish hook earrings, available at Joann's

4) 4 jump rings, available at Joann's

5) Large, thick sewing needle

6) Needle nose pliers

1) Cut out two feather shapes from the leather scraps.

2) Poke an extra large and thick needle through the top of each feather

3) Wriggle and twist the needle to be sure the hole stays open

4) See hole

5) Use the pliers to open one of the jump rings.

6) Slip the earring on the jump ring.

7) Use the pliers to open a second jump ring and put it through the hole in the leather. 

8) Now attache the two jump rings together and close with the pliers.

9) Use your fabric scissors to cut VERY thin slits at an angle all the way up the sides of the feather.

10) Then go back and cute a second very thin slit right along side the first cut.

11) Pull out the extra fabric.

12) Admire your new feather leather earrings.

I {heart} these and I may wear them every day.

I will link these feathers up to my favorite link parties found HERE.

And now, I SPY some other handmade loves of mine.

From left to right.

Photo Star: made for me by Love Stitched.

Trim lined vases that hold my knob collection.

My Favorite Things blocks, with spots for future babes.

My latest Silhouette project, my all-time favorite Scripture.

Yeah, I know, I know, I'm still working on having a steady hand.

My homemade salsa using the Pioneer Woman's recipe.

My "in process" newly covered couch--handmade by my very talented Grandma.  I will reveal the whole thing once my Grandma finishes. 

My favorite painting, done by a young teenage artist at my Church.

I love this girl, and when I saw this painting, I knew I had to have it.

It reminds me of Baby W.

Now, time to show me your handmade goodies!